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Battery fire sends smoke through Fell Street building; no injuries reported
A lithium-ion battery fire in a room on San Francisco’s 100 block of Fell Street prompted residents to shelter in place or wait on balconies and fire escapes. Fire sprinklers and a prompt response helped contain the blaze, officials said.
A lithium-ion battery fire in a building on the 100 block of Fell Street in San Francisco was contained Saturday, with no injuries or resident displacements reported, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
The fire was limited to one room, but smoke led some residents to wait on balconies, near windows or on fire escapes while others sheltered in place. Firefighters and police officers assisted residents who needed help; officials said no formal rescues were required.
The department said the fire was brought under control quickly, aided by active sprinklers and the firefighters’ response. The cause of the fire and the type of device involved were not specified.